Premier League: Everton vs. Liverpool Postponed (October 29 2023): If Storm Darragh could be 50km wide and 21km millimeters deep
After the Merseyside Derby was postponed, this was the official statement from the Premier League. The contest was originally set to take place on December 7 but was cancelled because of the heavy weather brought on by Storm Darragh. The storm prompted a “danger to life” alert from the UK’s MET Office for Merseyside, parts of Wales and Northern Ireland.
Everton vs Liverpool Postponed Due to Severe Weather
Everton announced its decision to postpone the match in a statement on Thursday morning. The club said a Safety Advisory Group meeting was held at Goodison Park with representatives from both clubs, Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council. But it was confirmed that the amber wind warning, with gusts of up to 55mph, posed a significant safety risk to fans, staff and players while it remained in place until 6 am on Sunday.
Everton issued a statement saying, “Today’s Premier League match against Liverpool has been postponed for safety reasons, as strong wind gusts pose a risk to the local area. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate the understanding of our supporters.” Paying tribute to Wright, Everton also told fans a new date for the fixture would be released in due course, with all tickets for the original match remaining valid for the rearranged game.
Premier League Says Everton and Liverpool Match Is Called Off
After Everton confirmed the postponement, the Premier League posted a statement on social media, saying the match between Everton and Liverpool could not go ahead because of safety concerns created by extreme weather. They also said that the rescheduling of the match would be announced at a future date.
“The Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park today has been postponed due to safety concerns following the severe weather conditions,” the Premier League posting on its Twitter handle (Playcenter) said. A new date has yet to be confirmed after the Merseyside Derby was postponed, leaving fans to wait.
FINAL CALL: Fantasy Premier League Deadline Fantasy Premier League
With Everton vs Liverpool being postponed, plenty of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) were worried about a shift in Game Week 15’s deadline. The closing time was originally said to have been moved from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm, in keeping with the later start time of matches. But officially soon took to social media to clarify that the deadline would stay 11:00 GMT despite the Keven Ette derby being called off.
“The deadline for Game Week 15 remains at 11:00 GMT today,” Officially said on Twitter. This announcement means FPL managers have a short window to make their alterations, particularly with star men, including Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, done for the Merseyside Derby.
Key Points to Remember:
- Everton’s game against Liverpool was called off because of Storm Darragh and safety concerns
- Merseyside Derby will be postponed, and tickets for the first date will still be valid.
- While the Everton-Liverpool fixture has been postponed, the FPL Game Week 15 deadline at 11:00 GMT stays unchanged.
Fans of Everton-Liverpool will have to wait for news of how and when the match will be rescheduled, but FPL managers can continue to make their selections in the run-up to Game Week 15, the deadline fast approaching.
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